(1) All ships and vessels which are exempt from excise tax under RCW 82.49.020(2) and excepted from the registration requirements of RCW 88.02.570(10) shall be and are hereby made exempt from all ad valorem taxes, except taxes levied for any state purpose.

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(2) All ships and vessels listed in the state or federal register of historical places are exempt from all ad valorem taxes.

NOTES:

IntentEffective date2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
Effective date1998 c 335: See note following RCW 84.12.200.
Application1986 c 229: “This act shall be effective for taxes levied for collection in 1987, and thereafter.” [ 1986 c 229 § 4.]
ConstructionSeverabilityEffective dates1983 2nd ex.s. c 3: See notes following RCW 82.04.255.
ConstructionSeverabilityEffective dates1983 c 7: See notes following RCW 82.08.020.
Listing of taxable ships and vessels with department of revenue: RCW 84.40.065.
Valuation of vesselsApportionment: RCW 84.40.036.